{"id":6152,"date":"2022-05-16T03:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T03:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:35:57","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:35:57","slug":"who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Who_do_I_call_to_pick_up_a_stray_dog_near_me\" title=\"Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?\">Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need the most?\">What do animal shelters need the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\" title=\"What is the best pet adoption site?\">What is the best pet adoption site?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Is_Hall_County_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Hall County Humane Society a no kill shelter?\">Is Hall County Humane Society a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_stray_dogs_in_my_area\" title=\"How do I get rid of stray dogs in my area?\">How do I get rid of stray dogs in my area?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_stray_dog\" title=\"What do you do with a stray dog?\">What do you do with a stray dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Can_society_remove_stray_dogs\" title=\"Can society remove stray dogs?\">Can society remove stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_do_I_report_a_stray_dog_near_me\" title=\"How do I report a stray dog near me?\">How do I report a stray dog near me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\" title=\"What problems do animal shelters solve?\">What problems do animal shelters solve?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\" title=\"What issues are local animal shelters facing today?\">What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_do_animal_shelters_spend_their_money_on\" title=\"What do animal shelters spend their money on?\">What do animal shelters spend their money on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_is_the_best_website_to_adopt_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best website to adopt a dog?\">What is the best website to adopt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_pets_online\" title=\"Where is the best place to buy pets online?\">Where is the best place to buy pets online?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_get_a_dog\" title=\"Where is the best place to get a dog?\">Where is the best place to get a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_is_the_best_animal_shelter_in_the_US\" title=\"What is the best animal shelter in the US?\">What is the best animal shelter in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Is_Hall_County_animal_shelter_no-kill\" title=\"Is Hall County animal shelter no-kill?\">Is Hall County animal shelter no-kill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Does_the_Wisconsin_Humane_Society_euthanize\" title=\"Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?\">Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_do_I_report_animal_abuse_in_Hall_County\" title=\"How do I report animal abuse in Hall County?\">How do I report animal abuse in Hall County?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_many_animals_are_euthanized_each_year_in_Georgia\" title=\"How many animals are euthanized each year in Georgia?\">How many animals are euthanized each year in Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_do_I_permanently_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\" title=\"How do I permanently get rid of stray dogs?\">How do I permanently get rid of stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#Can_stray_dogs_be_removed_from_society\" title=\"Can stray dogs be removed from society?\">Can stray dogs be removed from society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_wild_stray_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of wild stray dogs?\">How do you get rid of wild stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#What_should_I_do_if_a_stray_dog_follows_me_at_home\" title=\"What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?\">What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/who-do-i-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me\/#How_does_society_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\" title=\"How does society get rid of stray dogs?\">How does society get rid of stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_do_I_call_to_pick_up_a_stray_dog_near_me\"><\/span>Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, check the animal for tags and if it has them, contact the owner immediately. If there are no tags, legally you must take the animal to the shelter nearest the location where the animal was found.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pet_adoption_site\"><\/span>What is the best pet adoption site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118124\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-pet-adoption-site.webp\" alt=\"What is the best pet adoption site?\" width=\"1500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-pet-adoption-site.webp 1500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-pet-adoption-site-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-pet-adoption-site-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-is-the-best-pet-adoption-site-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Adoption Websites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Petfinder. Petfinder provides a nearly endless selection of dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, rabbits, and even barnyard animals.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt a Pet.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n<li>Petsmart Charities.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Project.<\/li>\n<li>AKC Rescue Network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Hall_County_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Hall County Humane Society a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hall County Animal Control is strategically primed to achieve and sustain no-kill status, which means saving 90% or more of the animals they take in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_stray_dogs_in_my_area\"><\/span>How do I get rid of stray dogs in my area?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what can you do? For starters, <b>get them neutered to curb the stray population. Get in touch with the MCD or MCG (Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon), who will forward the request to NGOs such as Jeev Ashram and Friendicoes for sterilisation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_stray_dog\"><\/span>What do you do with a stray dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top tips on how to help stray dogs in India:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find like-minded neighbours in your community.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for shelter and regular food.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt and support stray dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinate and sterilize\/neuter.<\/li>\n<li>Raise awareness and learn the laws.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent and report cruelty.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue a lost or abandoned dog.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a Dog Welfare program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_society_remove_stray_dogs\"><\/span>Can society remove stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In 2012, the Karnataka High Court decreed that the authorities did, in fact, have a right to remove stray dogs or practice euthanasia in cases where human lives needed protection. But after eight years, the Supreme Court is in no hurry to pass an order, which could greatly benefit our unprotected street children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_report_a_stray_dog_near_me\"><\/span>How do I report a stray dog near me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The fastest way a caller can reach a shelter is:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If there is a stray animal that appears to have a life threatening emergency, please call 888-452-7381 and PRESS 1.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a stray aggressive animal, please call 888-452-7381 and PRESS 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.<\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.<\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.<\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_problems_do_animal_shelters_solve\"><\/span>What problems do animal shelters solve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of severe space limitations, most shelters <b>kill animals who are old, seriously ill, or aggressive as well as those who remain unclaimed or unadopted after a certain number of days. The ideal shelter is a true safe haven for lost, injured, abused, and unwanted animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\"><\/span>What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcrowding.<\/li>\n<li>Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n<li>Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n<li>Limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_spend_their_money_on\"><\/span>What do animal shelters spend their money on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food and Shelter Therefore, many shelters will use their funds to <b>buy dry or canned food and milk replacers to nourish the animals back to health. For a shelter to hold all the pets that arrive, they need to buy comfortable but practical housing for their space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_website_to_adopt_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best website to adopt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 Best Pet Adoption Websites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Petfinder. Petfinder provides a nearly endless selection of dogs, cats, reptiles, horses, rabbits, and even barnyard animals.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt a Pet.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<li>Best Friends Animal Society.<\/li>\n<li>Petsmart Charities.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Project.<\/li>\n<li>AKC Rescue Network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_buy_pets_online\"><\/span>Where is the best place to buy pets online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Where to Find Dogs Puppies for Sale Near You: 10 Ethical Sites<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is an excellent website to find where to buy a dog, backed by well-known companies like Purina and Bayer.<\/li>\n<li>American Kennel Club (AKC)<\/li>\n<li>NextDayPets.<\/li>\n<li>Petfinder.<\/li>\n<li>ASPCA.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Me.<\/li>\n<li>The Shelter Pet Project.<\/li>\n<li>Petco Foundation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_get_a_dog\"><\/span>Where is the best place to get a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your local animal shelter or rescue organization can help you find the right match for your family. There are also breed-specific rescue groups for every breed of dog, including designer or hybrids like labradoodles and puggles. The Shelter Pet Project can help you find a great dog or puppy in your area!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_animal_shelter_in_the_US\"><\/span>What is the best animal shelter in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>30 Best Animal Shelters That Make America Proud<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arizona Animal Welfare League.<\/li>\n<li>Humane Society of Sarasota County.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Haven of Minnesota.<\/li>\n<li>BARC Shelter.<\/li>\n<li>Greyhound Pets of America.<\/li>\n<li>New York Bully Crew.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Humane Society.<\/li>\n<li>Bainbridge Humane Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Hall_County_animal_shelter_no-kill\"><\/span>Is Hall County animal shelter no-kill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hall County Animal Control is strategically primed to achieve and sustain <b>no-kill status, which means saving 90% or more of the animals they take in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Wisconsin_Humane_Society_euthanize\"><\/span>Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wisconsin Humane Society <b>never euthanizes animals for reasons of space or time. All animals in our adoption program have as long as it takes to find a new home; there are no time limits in our adoption program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_report_animal_abuse_in_Hall_County\"><\/span>How do I report animal abuse in Hall County?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Report a Problem To report possible rabies contact, an animal bite, dangerous animal or other issue related to domesticated animals, contact Animal Services Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by telephone at <b>770-531-6830<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animals_are_euthanized_each_year_in_Georgia\"><\/span>How many animals are euthanized each year in Georgia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Over 20,000 cats are killed in Georgia shelters each year which accounts for 69% of all the pets killed in the state. Most of those are unowned, free-roaming cats, called community cats, who are trapped, brought to the shelter, and typically euthanized once their stray hold is up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_permanently_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\"><\/span>How do I permanently get rid of stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are repelled by the smell of vinegar, so <b>spraying the edge of your yard with white or apple cider vinegar can help create a barrier that keeps strays out. Just pour some vinegar into a spray bottle and walk the perimeter of your yard, spraying the grass as you go.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_stray_dogs_be_removed_from_society\"><\/span>Can stray dogs be removed from society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In 2012, the Karnataka High Court decreed that the authorities did, in fact, have a right to remove stray dogs or practice euthanasia in cases where human lives needed protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_wild_stray_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of wild stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, you probably want to call your <b>local county animal services, city animal control, SPCA, or local humane society regarding any dog issues. How to Get Rid of Stray Dogs in the Neighborhood &#8211; Legally the only people able to take the stray population into their own hands are the police and the ASPCA.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_a_stray_dog_follows_me_at_home\"><\/span>What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, check the animal for tags and if it has them, contact the owner immediately. If there are no tags, legally you must take the animal to the shelter nearest the location where the animal was found. (Call <b>888-452-7381 to find the shelter nearest you or go to http:\/\/www.laanimalservices.com\/).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_society_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\"><\/span>How does society get rid of stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what can you do? For starters, <b>get them neutered to curb the stray population. Get in touch with the MCD or MCG (Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon), who will forward the request to NGOs such as Jeev Ashram and Friendicoes for sterilisation.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?What do animal shelters need the most?What is the best pet adoption site?Is Hall County Humane Society a no kill shelter?How do I get rid of stray dogs in my area?What do you do with a stray dog?Can society remove stray&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118122,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-do-I-call-to-pick-up-a-stray-dog-near-me.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6152"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6152"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118129,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6152\/revisions\/118129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}